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Weapon Technician - Level 3 Apprenticeship

  • RAF
  • Various Locations
  • £25200 per annum
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As a Weapon Technician, your role involves maintaining and managing weapons and explosives, ensuring they're ready for immediate use. This includes handling aircraft bombs, smart weapons, missiles, ammunition, and personal weapons.

  • GMFJ Reference
    246393
  • Wages
    £25,200 p/a
  • Hours
    40.00 per week
  • Date Posted
    09/02/2024
  • Start Date
    27/01/2025
  • Approx. Duration
    14 months

  • Location
    Various Locations
  • Status
    Now Taking Applications
  • Sector
    Engineering
  • Opportunity Type
    Advanced Level 3
  • Employer
    RAF

Various Locations
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Description

Salary:

  • Until completion of phase two training: £25,200 + benefits
  • After technical training: £27,200 + benefits

(After one year of service and completing Professional Workplace Assessments on first posting)


Benefits:


Here are some exclusive benefits you'll access as an apprentice at the RAF:


  • Rent from £75 p/m
  • Free Gym
  • Health Care
  • Discounted food
  • Worldwide travel opportunities


Start Dates:


Applications are ongoing, and start dates vary throughout the year.


What You Will Do:


  • Handle very dangerous equipment.
  • Arm aircraft with bombs, guided weapons, and missiles.
  • Service, maintain, and repair ejection seats, aircraft gun systems, and missile launchers.
  • Maintain, handle, and issue weapons used by your station.
  • Build and fit smart weapons and decoy flares onto aircraft.


Apprenticeship Opportunity:


The RAF is one of the largest providers of diverse apprenticeships in the UK. They offer this apprenticeship for this role: Level 3 Apprenticeship - Engineering Technician


By the end of your apprenticeship, you will have:


  • Taken responsibility for the quality and accuracy of your work.
  • Demonstrated a core set of essential behaviours for the role.
  • Contributed to the wider business strategy and development.
  • Gained a professional qualification recognised in the civilian world


For more information about this vacancy please contact GetMyFirstJob Recruitment on opportunities@getmyfirstjob.co.uk (Ref ID: 246393)

Company website : https://recruitment.raf.mod.uk/apprenticeships

  • Be aged 16 – 47 years old (Must attest before 48th birthday)
  • Be a citizen of the UK, Republic of Ireland, a Commonwealth citizen since birth (with ‘right to work’ immigration status) or holder of dual UK/ other nationality
  • Commit to minimum 3 years post specialist training
  • Pass the Defence Aptitude Assessment
  • Pass a Fitness test

  • GCSE grade C/4 or Scottish National 5 grade C in English language, Mathematics and an approved Science/Technology-based subject.


  • If a candidate lacks either GCSE English or Maths (but not both), they must complete the DAA and achieve Functional Skills Level 2 in Maths or English during Phase 1 training at RAF Halton before entering Phase 2. Failure to achieve the required academic standard may result in the candidate being discharged from the Service.


Weapons Technician from Apprenticeships with RAF

ABOUT GETMYFIRSTJOB AMBASSADOR
Matthew
I’m a Weapons Technician, we maintain and manage all weapon systems and their ancillaries, both on and off aircraft, as well as managing the safe storage ...
TRAINING PROVIDER & QUALIFICATION
Level 3 qualification in Aviation Engineering

Opportunities with RAF

The Royal Air Force (RAF) performs a wide range of duties to serve and protect the UK and the world. We provide all personnel with a varied range of training and activities to make sure you're ready for anything. A career in the RAF is about discovering your natural talent and working out together what makes you valuable, productive and happy.

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